For decades he was a fixture on the Billy Graham Crusade stage and on televisions in living rooms around the country. Now, George Beverly Shea, the award-winning baritone who is often described as “America’s Beloved Gospel Singer,” has reached a new milestone in his storied life – the century mark.
TULSA, Okla.– Board Chair Mart Green and the Oral Roberts University Board of Trustees announced today the election of Dr. Mark Rutland as the next president of ORU.
By Eric Gorski – Associated Press Writer
DENVER – Disgraced evangelical leader Ted Haggard’s former church disclosed Friday that the homosexual scandal that caused his downfall extends to a young male church volunteer who reported having a sexual relationship with Haggard – a revelation that comes as Haggard tries to repair his public image.
Overlooked by the NFL draft, cut in training camp by the Green Bay Packers, and thwarted by a venomous spider bite when trying out for the Chicago Bears, Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner’s path to victory hasn’t been an easy one. Yet despite setbacks, Warner persevered–whether stocking supermarket shelves or leading teams to the Super Bowl. All along the way, he’s shared his faith in Christ.
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – The San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival (SAICFF), held last weekend in the Alamo City, presented actor Dean Jones with a Lifetime Achievement Award before a capacity crowd at the Lila Cockrell Theatre. Ken Wales, producer of “Amazing Grace,” the 2007 film on the life of William Wilberforce, introduced the award to Mr. Jones on behalf of the festival.
Terri’s Foundation and Priests for Life once again invite individuals, families, Churches and organizations to observe the “International Day of Prayer and Remembrance for Terri Schindler Schiavo, and All of Our Vulnerable Brothers and Sisters” (“Terri’s Day”) on March 31, the fourth anniversary of Terri’s death.
